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288 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA
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Amenities for 288 Amherst St
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Two Rooms |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 288 Amherst St
Property Status: Active Commuter' Dream! This well-maintained 1-bedroom rental at 288 Amherst St the perfect blend of affordability and accessibility. Enjoy an updated kitchen and an airy living space just minutes away from public transportation to Manhattan. This unit comes with the added bonus of one assigned parking spot. Close to Seton Hall University, local parks, and shopping. NTN report. income verification, and 1.5-month security deposit required. NO pets preferred." Office Phone: (908) 338-0639 Copyright © 2026 Garden State MLS, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 288 Amherst St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 07018 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Orange
1-bedroom apartments at 288 Amherst St cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Orange.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
East Orange
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,725 |
| April 2024 | $1,637 |
| May 2024 | $1,616 |
| June 2024 | $1,532 |
| July 2024 | $1,506 |
| August 2024 | $1,552 |
| September 2024 | $1,587 |
| October 2024 | $1,537 |
| November 2024 | $1,618 |
| December 2024 | $1,650 |
| January 2025 | $1,648 |
| February 2025 | $1,606 |
| March 2025 | $1,606 |
| April 2025 | $1,592 |
| May 2025 | $1,568 |
| June 2025 | $1,600 |
| July 2025 | $1,593 |
| August 2025 | $1,594 |
| September 2025 | $1,595 |
| October 2025 | $1,600 |
| November 2025 | $1,592 |
| December 2025 | $1,625 |
| January 2026 | $1,652 |
| February 2026 | $1,608 |
| March 2026 | $1,599 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 288 Amherst St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$56,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near 288 Amherst St
Hughes Elementary School
160 rhode island ave
east orange, NJ, 7018
PK, K-5Public
C
Althea Gibson Academy
490 william st
east orange, NJ, 7017
PK, KPublic
B-
Central Elementary School
33 cleveland st
orange, NJ, 7050
K-2Public
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
340 prospect st
east orange, NJ, 7017
PK, KPublic
B-
Michelle Obama Elementary School
186 14th ave
newark, NJ, 7103
PK, K-3Public
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Internet available near 288 Amherst St
Getting around East Orange near 288 Amherst St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 288 Amherst St, East Orange
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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